Length matters. While good writing is good writing, PR professors and communicators differ over short- and long-form’s dominance.
Stories by Seth Arenstein


NFTs Offer Limitless Potential for Marketers, But They Must Mature First
August 4th, 2022 by Seth ArensteinNFTs now are the purview of the rich and famous. When NFTs’ days of being too cool for school end, they’ll be marketing vehicles. And free.

Managing YOTEL’s Global PR: Constant Communication, Consistency, Flexibility and Travel
July 27th, 2022 by Seth ArensteinKeeping messaging consistent across 22 hotels in various global markets isn’t easy. YOTEL VP Olivia Donnan says flexibility is key.

Two Years After George Floyd: Plenty of Talk about DEI, Not Enough Action
July 21st, 2022 by Seth ArensteinGeorge Floyd’s killing in May 2020 raised DEI’s profile. Still, our roundtable participants say words not action dominate the space today.

Page’s Approach for Handling Demanding Stakeholders: Create Societal Value
July 13th, 2022 by Seth ArensteinGive props to Page (Arthur W. Page Society) for its just-released report “Stakeholder Capitalism and ESG: A Guide for Communication Leaders.” It’s transparent. “This is meant to be a study guide, not a white paper,”… Continued

FTC’s Endorsement Guide Maintains Focus on Transparency, Deceptiveness
July 6th, 2022 by Seth ArensteinThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) normally is a semi-opaque body. Still, after several years of hibernation, it seems ready to resume vigilant regulation of online activity of influencers and companies.

Media Relations’ Dirty Secret: ‘Spray and Pray’ Pitching ‘Experts’ Works, but for How Long?
July 1st, 2022 by Seth ArensteinFew journalists will admit they accept cold pitches touting rent-a-quote experts. On the other hand, it would have stopped if it didn’t work.

Veteran PR Pro’s Guidance: Write Persuasively, Learn Continually, Digest But Don’t Always React
June 27th, 2022 by Seth ArensteinThe basics of writing, measurement and crisis prep remain important, even at companies like Amazon, says veteran PR pro Heather Knox.

Wallets Open: Social Media is Becoming a Creator-Heavy Space
June 23rd, 2022 by Seth ArensteinA roundtable of Social Shake-Up speakers emphasizes the sector’s move toward paid creators and an emphasis on authenticity.

Negative Articles Won’t Hurt Too Much, and They Might Help
June 8th, 2022 by Seth ArensteinYou’ve heard it before, but here we go again: ‘without measuring, you’re just guessing.’ More proof of this maxim’s truth comes from Onclusive and its new report, which analyzed 120,000 earned media articles published on… Continued